Too many family law solicitors, there is nothing new in hearing that a parent is trying to avoid paying child maintenance. From creating complex financial agreements, putting businesses in other names to even changing jobs Read More
A charity supporting victims of domestic abuse and MP Trudy Harrison have backed the launch of the #getmhome campaign tomorrow, the 16 November, seeking to end the injustice in secret family courts. The campaign was started Read More
Frances Heaton QC is joining Richard Norton as the Joint Head of Chambers at St John’s Building’s Barristers’ Chambers. On being appointed Head of Chambers in 2018, Richard Norton always intended to share his Read More
In the opening six months of 2019, law firms reported that £731,250 worth of client money was lost to cyber crime, prompting the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to deem cyber crime to be one of the greatest Read More
A growing trend sweeping social media and parenting forums, is that of a “baby-nup”; a pre-baby agreement drawn up by parents, that divides chores and expectations before the haze of sleepless nights and nappies. We Read More
Social media, to many solicitors, is a useful tool for creating connections with others in the legal industry and catching up with industry news, even tweeting about recent legislative or political developments. However, when it Read More
The use of evolving technology has become fundamental in the UK’s leading law firms key strategic planning. With developments in artificial intelligence, automation and machine learning transforming businesses, top law firms are tapping into Read More
The national news continues to report on cases where law firms are infiltrated, bank details are altered, and funds are redirected to criminal bank accounts. This happens when law firms transfer funds between each other, Read More
Here are our top tips to help you when you’re objection handling. Take a walk in your client’s shoes Buying a house is one of the most stressful things a person will do Read More
The Western Circuit Women’s Forum (WCWF) has made a number of recommendations to chambers in a best practice guide, Back to the Bar, a practical guide to help parents return to and thrive at Read More
We have discussed previously the importance of recognising the difference between call handling, and enquiry handling. While the two share certain traits, there is more nuance to being able to build rapport with and win Read More
Integrity and Ethics have been put under the spotlight in the newly released Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Risk Outlook for 2019/20, citing it as one of their nine challenging key risks which continually needs adhering to Read More
November 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of the Children’s Act 1989. The Children’s Act 1989, is a landmark piece of legislation for children and families going through the family courts and for social Read More
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have released their Risk Outlook for 2019/20, citing ‘Diversity in the profession’ as one of their nine challenging key risks which continually needs tackling in the legal industry. Promoting diversity in Read More
In Part I (Chapters 1–6) of the book, I examine the law which affects cohabitants/the ‘unmarried family’ when living together as a unit. One significant development since the last edition published in 2001 (discussed at Chapter 2) Read More
And what’s changing in 2020 Even with £millions continuing to be fraudulently redirected, with the associated reputational impact and knock on effect on professional indemnity insurance premiums, most law firms have not implemented even the Read More
There have been several instances recently of non-solicitors being made subject to orders under Section 43 of the Solicitors Act 1974. This means that the persons subject to Section 43 cannot work for law firms regulated by the Read More
Time is running out to enter the Legal Practice Management (LPM) Practice Excellence Awards 2020. A spokesperson for the LPM Practice Excellence Awards said: “The awards were launched in 2019 to recognise excellence in legal business management. Read More
When working remotely, it’s important to have a virtual private network (VPN) which enables you to link to your workplace and pass information back and to over a secure network. However, experts have warned Read More
A new trend is seeing divorcing parents no longer doing the swap over ritual of children but rather swap themselves. It may seem a rather strange concept to some, but it is certainly working for Read More